Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Frosting

Delicious on chocolate or white cakes.

In a small , heavy saucepan over medium heat , bring the heavy cream to a simmer.

Remove pan from heat.

Add the chocolate chips , preserves , and butter , shaking the pan to immerse the chocolate and as much of the preserves and butter as possible.

Let stand for 1 1 / 2 minutes , or until the chocolate has melted.

Beat the mixture with a wire whisk until smooth.

Cool until thick enough to use as a glaze.

Or , cool completely and whip to desired spreading consistency using an electric mixer on medium speed.

Trywith milk chocolate or white chocolate chips.

heavy cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, red raspberry preserves, butter